“The best outcomes, explains Dr. Modak, “occur when the medication is administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of the onset of ...

Patient Experience Ratings Our patient experience rating is an average of all responses to care provider related questions from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey.

Fecal incontinence, also called bowel or anal incontinence, occurs when you can’t control your bowel movements. It causes stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly. It can range from occasionally leaking ...

All medicine comes with label instructions regarding safe temperature for medication storage. In general, most medicines should be stored at 59 to 77 degrees F in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, ...

Use this blood pressure chart to figure out if you have healthy blood pressure and to understand the difference between high, low, and normal blood pressure.

There are few things more exciting for parents, grandparents, family, and friends than welcoming a new baby into the world. But, we all have to be mindful about our early visits with the parents and ...

Leg cramps are a common annoyance that most everyone experiences at some point in their life. For some people, painful leg cramps (often called charley horses) can disrupt their sleep (according to ...

Each day, healthcare is changing. The pace is rapid, and the work is life-changing. It takes a special person to decide to dedicate their career to caring for others. Dr. Mark A. Keroack is one of ...

Baystate Medical Center is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized with Magnet Recognition® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)—marking its fifth consecutive ...

When symptoms turn out not to be breast cancer, the breast care team develops a care plan for benign breast disease and prevention of cancer.

Alcohol tolerance tends to decrease as we age due to changes in our bodies as we get older, such as reduced liver function and decreased muscle mass. For many adult Americans, a nightcap is a welcome ...